They Were There, to Give A Care (A Homage at Christmas, to those who work in Hospitality)

AuburnScribbler

Those who choose, to play King and Queen,

by conducts; elect them, not to be seen,

until the time, they take things down,

at the table, and from their crown,

 

they run around, like headless chickens,

with a handful of scribbled tickets,

in the hope; in heart, plates are right,

to escape a tirade; hot air fight,

 

their dish is down, something’s missing,

the punter snakes, begin their hissing,

their speech does write, a waiter’s fear,

when serving soup, they bring the tears,

 

in drunken wake, a pub is war,

as every head becomes so sore,

for arms do fly, when livers toil,

black-eyed barman begins to coil,

 

then base red mist, goes away,

the paying guest, sees their decay,

to see not an apron, but human being,

what a depressing living scene,

 

thus, a tip, becomes an apology,

we must improve psychology,

for life; so hard; is what we share,

learn they were there, to give a care.

  • Author: AuburnScribbler (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 22nd, 2023 11:19
  • Comment from author about the poem: Noel Note number 4: At Christmas in particular, there is a thunderous tsunami created by the relentless want of mankind, and there are certain people, who's job it is, to provide in order to make the dream work. Though, with humanity becoming more moralistically stupid and greedier, the treatment (or mistreatment, I should say) is to a gross scale, which has lead to workers in certain sectors, such as hospitality, to have a real lapse in their mental health. So this poem is a homage, and my vote of thanks, to all those lovely kind people, in hospitality, and I live in hope, that deep down, we all learn to respect those, who's job it is, to paint a smile on our faces. I hope that you enjoy the poem, thanks again for all those who work in hospitality, and as always please do stay safe everyone.
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Goldfinch60

    True words Ben, so many do not care but I know that you and I do.

    Keep safe and have a good holiday.

    Andy

    • AuburnScribbler

      Thanks for the read Andy, and I'm glad that you're on side, with respecting those who provide such joy.

      I hope that you've had a lovely Chrimbo, Happy New Year, I will keep safe, and likewise to you too.

      I hope that all is well.



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